It wasn’t pretty but Dixie Heights took just enough advantage of NewCath miscues to move on
By Dan Weber NKyTribune reporter All Chris Maxwell wanted was for his Dixie Heights pitchers “to throw strikes.” He said…
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No tears this year for Conner’s Cougars as big inning, big arm saves them against CovCath
By Dan Weber NKyTribune reporter Conner’s Cougars had been there, done that and didn’t want to go back there again….
Top two 9th Region teams – Beechwood and Ryle – battle just the way you knew they would in first round
By Dan Weber NKyTribune sports reporter Just the way you thought it would go. Beechwood and Ryle, the Ninth Region’s…
Pair of home runs carry Walton-Verona baseball team to first-round victory in 8th Region tournament
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Home runs by juniors Cayden Smithers and Julian Dixon in the sixth inning put…
Dan Weber’s Just Sayin’: Lots of history in May inductees’ stories for the N. Ky. Sports Hall of Fame
The final monthly induction before the Northern Kentucky Sports Hall of Fame’s annual summer hiatus gave attendees a good sendoff…
Kentucky coach Mark Stoops adds seven through transfer portal, including three offensive linemen
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Kentucky football coach Mark Stoops reached into the transfer portal and added more depth to…
Watanabe wins tiebreaker against new friend to claim 9th Region girls singles title for third straight year
Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter After battling each other for two hours in the 9th Region girls tennis singles final…
Notre Dame seniors repeat as 9th Region doubles champions by winning tiebreaker in title match
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Notre Dame seniors Haylee Fullenkamp and Taylor Meenach had to pass some tough tests…
Return to Kentucky still in play for Oscar Tshiebwe, but entering transfer portal is ‘not an option’
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today If Oscar Tshiebwe opts to continue his collegiate career, it won’t be at another school….
Top 4 in 9th Region baseball play one another right off the bat Sunday, coaches calling it ‘wide open’
By Dan Weber NKyTribune sports reporter Sometimes it happens like this. In the eight-team Ninth Region baseball tournament draw Thursday…
CovCath sweeps title matches in 9th Region boys tennis; Four teams have finalists in girls tournament
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Alex Yeager and Kalei Christensen have been doubles partners in U.S. Tennis Association youth…
John Calipari’s Wildcats to represent U.S. in Globl Jam at Toronto’s Mattamy Athletic Centre July 12-16
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Kentucky will represent the United States in the Globl Jam this summer. The Wildcats will…
Matt’s Take: Greene extension, ice cold Reds, prospect check-in and NFL Draft Week
By Matthew McAdow NKyTribune sports columnist Greene Extension While the Reds have had a very disappointing week of baseball, there…
Beechwood, Walton-Verona baseball teams earn berths in All “A” Classic state championship bracket
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Beechwood has won five All “A” Classic state championships in baseball and the Tigers…
Dan Weber’s Just Sayin’: All-Star surprise, UK defection, TMU’s AD promotion and Y’alls’ preview
Northern Kentucky basketball fans will get a local all-guard combo for the annual Kentucky-Indiana All-Star Series next month, just not…
Leading hitter on Brossart baseball team had several setbacks during his high school athletic career
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Senior first baseman Robbie Verst is the leading hitter on Brossart’s baseball team even…
Keith Taylor: UK’s Memorial Coliseum will finally get a much-needed facelift, keeping piece of past intact
Memorial Coliseum is about to get a major upgrade and the University of Kentucky athletic officials should be applauded for…
Thomas More University Director of Athletics Terry Connor promoted to role of vice president
Thomas More University has announced Director of Athletics Terry Connor will also serve in the role of vice president beginning…
Kentucky basketball’s Damion Collins, CJ Fredrick to finish careers elsewhere, enter transfer portal
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Damion Collins and CJ Fredrick will finish out their careers elsewhere after the two Kentucky…
Dan Weber’s Just Sayin’: Northern Kentucky Sports Hall of Fame April inductees have lots to say
It was VIP turnout day at the April induction of the Northern Kentucky Sports Hall of Fame this week. Hall…
Ryle grad Jake Chisholm continues his ‘passion’ for football at Bengals’ local players’ workout
By Dan Weber NKyTribune sports reporter Jake Chisholm had a couple of goals after graduating from Ryle High School. “Football…
Prep Sports Notebook: NewCath girls basketball coach resigns after five seasons with program
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Newport Central Catholic girls basketball coach Ralph Meyer III announced his resignation on Tuesday…